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Cyber Coffee Hour with Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Jason Dion: Redefining Cybersecurity Certif

Join us for an insightful episode of the Cyber Coffee Hour, where Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. sits down with @Jason Dion, Chief Product Officer at AKYLADE and lead instructor at Dion Training Solutions. With over 2 million students worldwide, Jason has significantly impacted cybersecurity education, and he's now on a mission to transform the industry’s approach to certifications.

In this episode, Jason discusses AKYLADE's unique focus on practical, hands-on certifications that ensure cybersecurity professionals are prepared with real-world skills to tackle today’s challenges.

Key topics include the critical skills gap in cybersecurity, the drawbacks of "paper tiger" certifications, and how AKYLADE's certifications are designed to meet the demands of both hiring managers and industry standards.

Whether you’re aiming to advance your career in cybersecurity or simply want to stay updated on the latest trends, this episode is a must-listen!

Tune in to this episode on Spotify and explore the future of cybersecurity certifications. 

Timecodes:

00:00 - Introduction to Cyber Coffee Hour


01:57 - Jason Dion's Journey in Cybersecurity Education


07:11 - Transitioning to AKYLADE: A New Approach to Certification


14:43 - The Skills Gap in Cybersecurity


22:55 - Evolving Certification Landscape and Akylades Vision


36:35 - Eliminating Paper Tigers in Cybersecurity


42:10 - The Importance of Practical Training in Cybersecurity


43:38 - Creating Relevant Certifications Through Job Task Analysis


50:00 - Balancing Theory and Hands-On Experience


56:21 - Networking and Gaining Experience in Cybersecurity


01:01:53 - Overcoming Challenges in Cybersecurity


01:12:34 - Personal Insights and Hobbies of a Cybersecurity Expert


01:21:11 - Outro


The Cyber Coffee Hour comprises Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Alfredzo B. Nash Jr., two cyber experts from Mount Vernon, NY, who love a good cup of coffee and conversation. They have surveyed the cyber podcast landscape and want to see a change. For shows featuring the world's CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, the perspective of those getting started in their journey must be emphasized.


The mission of the Cyber Coffee Hour intentionally features guests of all stages of the cyber journey. Still, it prioritizes the voices undergoing gatekeeping, racism, and other biases while trying to make their way into the cybersecurity practicum. The Cyber Coffee Hour uniquely spreads the cybersecurity gospel by featuring guests with and without a cybersecurity background, with cybersecurity as the common denominator.


Please share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know which skills you think are most essential for aspiring cybersecurity professionals!

For more information about AKYLADE and its certifications visit akylade.com



Full Link to Access Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CcbS5RLgH4wLKRTpg7HER?si=AJfzuL5sQuOZSiaye4Zk3w

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